RealTruck Acquires Vehicle Accessories Group (VAI)
March 18, 2025
RealTruck, Inc. announced it has officially acquired Vehicle Accessories Group (VAI), a manufacturer of functional vehicle accessories. The deal expands RealTruck’s product portfolio and strengthens its position with domestic and foreign customers via its aftermarket network and RealTruck.com.
- Buyers
- RealTruck, Inc., RealTruck Group, Inc.
- Targets
- Vehicle Accessories Group (VAI), Dealer Products Holdings, Inc., Vehicle Accessories, Inc.
- Sellers
- Kinderhook Industries, LLC, Dealer Products Holdings, Inc. (Vehicle Accessories / VAI)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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